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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.52, 13,611.48 and 6,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.52, 13,611.48 and 6,324.44 is: 8,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.52 : 13,611.48 = 6,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.52/13,611.48 = 6,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.52x = 13,611.48 × 6,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.52x = 86,084,988.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,084,988.57/9,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.50

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